The Main Aim Of This Book Is To Present A Comprehensive History And Culture Of Orissa In A Single Volume To Cater The Need Of The Students And Researchers. So Far A Standard Book On The Subject Was Not Available Covering The All Aspects Of Orissan History Such As Political, Administrative, Social, Economic, Art And Architecture And Religion Etc. So The Students, Researchers And The General Readers Will Find This Work More Useful And Interesting.The Book Covers The Period From The Pre-Historic Times To A.D. 1568. It Is Organised In Twenty-Five Chapters Dealing Not Only With All The Major And Minor Dynasties Of Orissa But Also Their Administration, Socio-Economic Conditions, Developments In Religion And Art And Architecture. Also, The Chapter Has Been Written Keeping In View The Syllabi Prescribed By All The Universities Of Orissa. At The End Of Each Chapter A List Of Reference Is Given For The Benefit Of The Students For Further Reading. A Complete Bibliography Is Also Given To Make The Students Familiar With The Works On The History And Culture Of Orissa.The Book Includes The Findings Of Latest Research In The Respective Fields. The Author Has Made An Attempt To Present The History And Culture Of Orissa In An Objective Way With Scientific Historical Analysis. On Many Intricate Problems Of Orissan History, The Author Has Handled The Subject With An Impartial Balanced View More Accepted To The Scholars. It Is Written In A Simple Language And Lucid Style Palatable To All.

Historical knowledge could be a guide to understand the present and shape our future also. An important aspect of this book is to critically analyze the culture of Odisha. This book is to outline the emergence of Islam and its role on various aspects of Odishan way of life, of course, Odisha has been home of different tradition and customs from generation. With the entry of Islam, there were noticeable changes occurred in Odishan society, religion, historiography, art, architecture, painting, language, maritime trade and commercial intercourse. The culture of Odisha is full of continuity and enrichments. The history of Odisha during the post-Islamic involvement is a portrayal of reconciliation between the Hindus and the Muslims on various field. ln this book eighteen chapters have been dealt which are culturally associate with odisha. The cultural fusion of Odisha has been critically emphasized here.

A Comprehensive History Of Vaishnavism In Orissa.

The present volume ' History and Culture of Orissa : A Comprehensive study on Khinjali Mandala' presents an exhaustive account on Khinjali Mandala, a prominent feudatory state of medieval Orissa. Along with this it also narrates in details about the historical geography of almost all the mandala states.

Explores the ways linguistic nationalism has enabled and deepened the reach of All-India nationalism. This title is also available as Open Access.

The present volume, the result of the intellectual labour, covers a subject of immense value for those interested in the reconstruction of ancient and mediaeval history and culture of Orissa, the major part of which is still in darkness. Based on the original documents in the form of copper plate and stone records, discovered from different parts of Orissa, it presents almost a complete picture of the history and culture of the period (C.A.D. 5th-8th century A.D.) in Orissa as part of the wider scene that obtained in the Indian sub-continent.The volume deals with as many as sixty valuable epigraphic records that fall within the period set for the book which have been divided into five sections along with an extensive introductory analysis of the texts studied from various aspects. It presents a chronologically classified list of inscriptions which are of undoubted historical importance. In its originality of materials and the manner of presentation, the volume is sure to remain a source book for the research scholars in this field of their study.

This Work Presents A Study Of The Historical Geography Of Orissa. It Uses Literary And Other Sources To Delve Into The Ancient, Medieval And Modern Periods Of Orissa S Growth And Underline The Historico-Geographical Significance Of Various Kingdoms.

CHAPTER 1. Aryanization of Tribal Deity-The Jagannath -Dr. H.K. Parija 2. Aryanized Tribal Goddesses in the District of Ganjam -A.K. Rath 3. Changing Pattern of Tribal Religious System in Ancient Orissa -Dr. L.K. Panda 4. Socio-Cultural changes of Tribal Life under the British Rule in Orissa -M.M. Mohapatra 5. Religious Rites and Festivals of the Tribes of Orissa -Dr. N.K. Behura & K.K. Mishra 6. Adivasis of Mayur Bhanj: An Analysis Cultural Growth -Dr. Mohan Lal Sahoo 7 Study of Tribal Cultures in Orissa From Descriptive Data to Experimental Innovations -Dr. F.M. Sahoo 8. Eradication of Meriah or Human Sacri6ce From the Social Life of the Khonds of Orissa in the 19th Century -Dr. Dandapani Behera 9. The Practice of Infanticide Among the Khonds of Orissa -Shri Bhagaban Sahoo 10. A study of the Social And Health condition of "Saura" Tribe in Orissa -Dr. N.P. Mohapatra 11. Changes in Socio-Economic Life of the Tribals in Phulbani District of Orissa -J P. Kuanr & S. Patel 12. Industrialization and Changing Pattern of Socio-Economic Life of Tribals-A Case Study in the Lathikata Region of Sundargarh District -Dr. Basudev Sahoo & Ajay Kumar Mohapatra 13. An Analysis of the Improved Economic Life of the Tribals of Orissa and the Way Towards Integration -Dr. U.C. Mohanty Appendix Index

Odisha is an eastern Indian state, which is rich in culture and traditions and is dotted with various ancient Hindu temples. Knowing its general knowledge is essential for aspirants who are preparing for OPSC and other state level examinations. “Know Your State Odisha” has been revised carefully and consciously to promote General Knowledge of this cultural and traditional state. It contains various chapters to foster the knowledge of its History, Geography, Economy, Polity, Art and Culture, Center and State Government Welfare Schemes and Current Affairs for candidates who are appearing in Odisha Public Service Commission and other state level examinations. Housed with more than 1100 Multiple Choice Questions at the end of each chapter for practice, it is a perfect reference book to get a quick, relevant and easy route for achieving success in the examination.